Social Work Certificate

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Introduction

Students who complete the Social Work Professional Certificate will be able to:

1. Demonstrate their understanding of an effective, ethical, and culturally competent social work practice that emphasizes the strengths of people, families, groups, and communities.
2. Demonstrate their gained knowledge of the social work field which emphasizes applied research and scholarship while positively impacting social work practice and policy, locally to internationally.
3. Demonstrate their comprehension of theory-driven, evidence-based, and cultural-enriched knowledge that supports and advocates for socially and economically vulnerable and oppressed individuals, families, and communities in a respectful manner while fostering human diversity and social justice perspectives.

Note: This program is designed to meet the requirements for licensure in the State of Wisconsin. If you reside outside of Wisconsin, please note that UW-Stout cannot confirm whether this program (or course) meets requirements for professional licensure in your state. Students from other states will need to contact their state regarding licensure requirements.  See the following website for additional information.